The Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Lord Nelson holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lord Nelson Inn, Wood Street, Earl Shilton, LE9 7ND
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
In Hinckley and Bosworth, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lord Nelson sits behind roughly 680 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 680 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ← The Lord Nelson | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Lord Nelson none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lord Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Fernleighs Bar And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fry Dayz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Imperial Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Delhi Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Pelican Preschool Limited At Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lord Nelson
What is The Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 4 March 2020.
Is The Lord Nelson safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lord Nelson last inspected?
The Lord Nelson was last inspected on 4 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lord Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lord Nelson compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, while The Lord Nelson holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Lord Nelson and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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